Article
Chemistry, Applied
Hanseul Kim, Pradeep Kumar Panda, Kambiz Sadeghi, Jongchul Seo
Summary: This study developed a sustainable antioxidant and barrier film by using a poly(vinyl alcohol)/hydrothermally treated tannic acid composite film. The addition of hydrothermally treated tannic acid significantly improved the antioxidant capacity and oxygen barrier properties of the film.
PROGRESS IN ORGANIC COATINGS
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Dallin L. Smith, Danixa Rodriguez-Melendez, Sidney M. Cotton, Yufeng Quan, Qingsheng Wang, Jaime C. Grunlan
Summary: A bio-based non-isocyanate polyurethane (NIPU) with improved thermal stability and flame resistance was developed by adding glutaraldehyde and different carboxylic acids to obtain a foamed structure. Compared to conventional PU foam, this material shows higher heat resistance and flame retardant properties.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Juana Mendenhall
Summary: This article explains how Morehouse College uses research experiences to enhance the liberal arts educational experience, and discusses the synthesis and preparation of synthetic polymeric biomaterials for biological processes and tissue growth. The Mendenhall laboratory at Morehouse College uses 3D biomaterials to solve biological problems and has explored the use of various biomaterials for tissue engineering. They have also studied the effect of temperature and mechanical properties on these biomaterials.
ACCOUNTS OF CHEMICAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Maolan Zhang, Xiujuan Lu, Guiping Zhang, Xiaoling Liao, Jiale Wang, Na Zhang, Chunyi Yu, Guoming Zeng
Summary: Researchers have synthesized a series of cellulose nanocrystal-based polyurethane materials. By covalently binding tannic acid and introducing silver nanoparticles through a reduction reaction, the antibacterial properties of the materials were significantly enhanced.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Sara Darakhshan, Farjam Goudarzi, Sattar Mirzaie, Afshin Karami, Amir Kiani
Summary: The purpose of this study was to prepare and evaluate a hemostatic polyurethane sponge containing kaolin, tannic acid, and tranexamic acid. The K4TA3 sponge showed the best hemostatic effect, and it exhibited no cytotoxicity and had antibacterial activity. In the rat-tail amputation model, the K4TA3 sponge demonstrated excellent hemostatic capability. Overall, this study successfully developed a simple and efficient polyurethane hemostatic sponge that acts via multiple clotting mechanisms.
POLYMER ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Characterization & Testing
Young Nam Kim, Yu-Mi Ha, Jae Eun Park, Young-O Kim, Jun Young Jo, Haksoo Han, Doh C. Lee, Jaewoo Kim, Yong Chae Jung
Summary: Graphene nanoparticles coated with tannic acid were synthesized as non-halogen flame retardants and electrospun with polyurethane to produce multifunctional composite nanofibers with improved flame retardant, antimicrobial, and mechanical properties; increasing amounts of bio-based, non-halogen flame retardant led to enhancements in these properties of the composite nanofibers.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xiwei Guo, Juanxia Wang, Luyang Chen, Zhifen Wang, Yucang Zhang, Lin Fang
Summary: Considerable amounts of waste chitin generated from the fishing industry pose a challenge for its efficient utilization. In this study, we report the thermal liquefaction of chitin to synthesize a liquefied chitin-based poly-urethane elastomer with exceptional mechanical properties. The prepared LCPU materials exhibit recyclability, self-healing, antibacterial properties, and good biocompatibility, making them potential candidates for biomedical applications.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jiaxin Cui, Yulin Wang, Tao Lu, Kunming Liu, Chaobo Huang
Summary: This study prepared an environmentally friendly PVA-TA composite nanofiber membrane filter using green electrospinning and physical cross-linking method, achieving a filtration efficiency of 99.5% for PM1.0 with a pressure drop of only 35 Pa. The mechanical properties of the membrane were improved due to the intermolecular hydrogen bond between PVA and TA, making it suitable for practical application of air filtration.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Jun Liu, Daiyong Ye
Summary: In order to reduce VOCs and odor in paints and coatings, photo-curable waterborne polyurethane acrylates (WPUAs) were synthesized and a devolatilization technology using deionized water as an aid chemical was investigated. The results showed that the VOCs content and odor of WPUAs can be significantly reduced through devolatilization. The devolatilized WPUA coatings exhibited improved thermal stability and mechanical properties.
PROGRESS IN ORGANIC COATINGS
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Enio H. P. Da Silva, Silvio De Barros, Andre F. C. Vieira, Romeu R. C. Da Costa, Marcelo L. Ribeiro
Summary: The aim of this study is to evaluate the compression properties of a bio-based polyurethane foam after exposure to 90 ? for different periods of time, and propose a numerical approach to predict the compression behaviour for untested conditions. The study found that the stiffness of the foam decreased by half after 60 days, and the yield stress was also affected by thermo-oxidative degradation. The simulation of compression stress-strain curves matched well with experimental data and allowed for predictions of mechanical property changes.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Kang Jing, Sen Chen, Qianru Shi, Luping Lu, Hui Liu
Summary: Ag@Ti3C2-TA nanocomposite catalyst was constructed using Ti3C2 as the carrier, tannic acid (TA) as the modifier, and silver nitrate as the precious metal precursor. The catalyst exhibited efficient catalytic degradation performance towards rhodamine B (RB) and methyl orange (MO), with degradation percentages increasing with the content of TA in the catalyst. The catalytic degradation process followed quasi-level kinetic model, with catalytic reaction rate constants of 0.972 and 1.478 min-1 for RB and MO, respectively. The catalytic stability of Ag@Ti3C2-TA remained high, with degradation percentages above 80% even after 10 catalytic cycles.
MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Marwa M. Abd El-Hady, Asmaa Farouk, Samar Sharaf
Summary: In this study, a method of crosslinking multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) with cotton fabric was proposed. The surfaces of MWCNTs were stabilized and modified using 3-Glycidoxypropyltrimethoxy silane (GPTMS) polymer. The presence of tannic acid in the finishing formulation added sustainable functionality to the treated surface. The results showed that the treated fabric exhibited superior antibacterial and UV-protective properties when compared to untreated fabric, but the electrical conductivity was negatively impacted.
Article
Polymer Science
Nuno Gama, Dmitry D. Evtyugin, Ana Lourenco, Celia Lopes, Dmitry Evtuguin
Summary: This study investigated the stabilizing effect of ellagic acid (EA) on the thermo-oxidative degradation of commercial thermoplastic poly(ester-ether urethane) (TPU), and compared it with kraft lignin (KL), butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT), and pentaerythritol tetrakis (Irganox 1010). It was found that EA had the highest stabilizing effect due to its strong antioxidant capacity. EA suppressed the thermally induced depolymerization of TPU and affected the cleavage of urethane bonds in carbamates. Further studies in this area can improve the performance of TPU products for a wider range of applications.
POLYMER DEGRADATION AND STABILITY
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Xiao Liang, Kaixin Cao, Wan Li, Xiaoqiang Li, David Julian McClements, Kun Hu
Summary: This research successfully loaded tannic acid into zein nanoparticles and coated them with anionic pectin, forming core-shell nanoparticles. The nanoparticles showed resistance to flocculation under various conditions, preserved the antioxidant capacity of tannic acid, and released the compound primarily in the small intestine. These findings suggest that pectin-coated zein nanoparticles could be effective encapsulation and delivery systems for hydrophilic polyphenols.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Huayun Peng, Xiaosheng Du, Xu Cheng, Haibo Wang, Zongliang Du
Summary: A simple strategy for preparing self-healable cationic waterborne polyurethane was reported, with cross-links formed via hydrogen bonds between tannic acid and the rigid domains of linear WPU. The material showed enhanced mechanical properties and self-healing abilities under moderate conditions.
PROGRESS IN ORGANIC COATINGS
(2021)
Article
Polymer Science
Nobomi Borah, Niranjan Karak
Summary: This scientific paper discusses the synthesis of a bio-based tannic acid epoxy resin TAE100 with excellent mechanical properties and adhesive strength, showing potential applications in eco-coatings and adhesives. The thermosets are also biodegradable, as confirmed by microbial testing, making them suitable for environmentally friendly purposes.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Sukanya Kundu, Niranjan Karak
Summary: This article reviews the recent progress in the application of polymeric photocatalytic membranes (PPM) for environmental remediation. It focuses on the removal efficiency and mechanisms for degrading various pollutants, and highlights the challenges and performances of fabricating PPMs in the presence of sunlight.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Dimpee Sarmah, Niranjan Karak
Summary: This study demonstrates a new synthetic strategy to improve the mechanical properties of starch grafted poly(acrylic acid) hydrogel by introducing a double cross-linked network. The cross-linked hydrogel exhibits excellent mechanical strength and notable adsorption capacity for heavy metal ions, making it promising for wastewater purification and reusability.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Ashok Bora, Niranjan Karak
Summary: This study synthesized a biobased superabsorbent with high water absorption capacity and fast water absorption rate using starch and itaconic acid, which shows great potential to be used as an environmentally friendly superabsorbent in agricultural applications.
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Annesha Kar, Niranjan Karak
Summary: This article reports the synthesis of a bio-based water-soluble poly(ester amide) through a solvent-free environmentally friendly method, and its further modification using poly(vinyl alcohol). The prepared polymeric resin exhibited excellent mechanical properties, good thermal stability, transparency, and biodegradability, making it a potential environmentally friendly coating material.
JOURNAL OF POLYMER RESEARCH
(2022)
Correction
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Suman Thakur, Niranjan Karak
ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING
(2022)
Correction
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Satyabrat Gogoi, Niranjan Karak
ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Poonam Singh, Anuj Rana, Niranjan Karak, Indresh Kumar, Sravendra Rana, Pankaj Kumar
Summary: Sustainable development is a critical concern in today's fast-paced technological world, and the use of renewable resources is essential in achieving sustainable development goals. Researchers have been focusing on the development of bio-based polymers derived from renewable resources like lignin, chitosan, vegetable oils, cellulose, etc. These polymers, particularly those derived from vegetable oils, offer unique properties that can be used to create value-added systems, such as coatings with improved protective properties against corrosion. This review explores the use of vegetable oil-based self-healing polymers in anti-corrosion coatings.
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Raghav Poudel, Niranjan Karak
Summary: In this study, a green composite of yam and alkali-treated corn stalk fiber was prepared, which exhibited good mechanical and thermal properties and excellent biodegradability under normal environmental conditions. The potential applications of this composite material include packaging, biomedical, automobile, and construction sectors.
COMPOSITES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Kalyan Dutta, Niranjan Karak
Summary: BPA-based epoxy thermoset has toxic effects on human health, so there is a need for environmentally friendly bio-based alternatives. In this study, a gallic acid amide was synthesized from renewable gallic acid and diethanol amine, and the epoxy resin was obtained through a condensation reaction. The synthesized epoxy thermosets showed excellent properties.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Samiran Morang, Ashutosh Bandyopadhyay, Jay Hind Rajput, Biman B. Mandal, Atharva Poundarik, Niranjan Karak
Summary: Waterborne polyurethanes with smart attributes like self-healing, shape-memory, reprocessability, and excellent mechanical properties are achieved through the triple synergistic effect of dynamic hard domains, asymmetric IPDI-IPDA architecture, and shape memory effect. This strategy leads to the synthesis of robust self-healable WPUs with high healing efficiency, shape recovery, and outstanding mechanical strength. The SHWPU elastomer exhibits all characteristics of advanced materials with smart attributes and eco-friendly nature.
ACS APPLIED POLYMER MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Samiran Morang, Ashutosh Bandyopadhyay, Biman B. Mandal, Niranjan Karak
Summary: A transparent, self-healable, and highly tough waterborne polyurethane elastomer with amazing mechanical properties has been developed by molecular engineering. The elastomer shows excellent shape recovery, high fracture energy, and good hemocompatibility. Additionally, it retains its mechanical strength during melt re-processability and can be biodegraded with the help of microbes. This material holds great potential as a smart biomaterial and coating for biomedical devices.
ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Biomaterials
Dimpee Sarmah, Munmi Borah, Manabendra Mandal, Niranjan Karak
Summary: In recent years, polysaccharide-based hydrogels have gained attention due to their biodegradability, biocompatibility, and non-toxicity. This study presents a simple method for synthesizing a mechanically tough, biocompatible, and biodegradable hydrogel using polysaccharides like starch and agar. The hydrogel showed high mechanical strength and cell viability, and also exhibited good encapsulation efficiency for antibacterial drugs. The hydrogel with loaded drug demonstrated the potential to be used as a promising candidate in wound dressing applications.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY B
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Samiran Morang, Jay Hind Rajput, Anwesha Mukherjee, Atharva Poundarik, Bodhisatwa Das, Niranjan Karak
Summary: This study introduces a new strategy to enhance the self-healing ability and mechanical properties of polyurethane (PU) films. By utilizing the triple synergistic effect of a dynamic hard domain, multiple hierarchical hydrogen bonding, and semi-interpenetrating network formation, a series of self-healable waterborne PU/polyacrylic films were prepared. These films exhibit excellent mechanical robustness and biodegradability. The study also demonstrates the potential of these films in biomedical applications.
MATERIALS ADVANCES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Nobomi Borah, Muzamil Ahmad Rather, Bibrita Bhar, Biman B. Mandal, Manabendra Mandal, Niranjan Karak
Summary: This study successfully synthesized a nanohybrid of cellulose nanofibers loaded with iron oxide nanoparticles, which showed improved thermomechanical performance and tunable applicability in a bio-based epoxy matrix. Additionally, the nanocomposite exhibited pH-responsive release behavior when used as a carrier platform for an antibacterial drug.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2023)